Bus to the exhibition opening
We offer a free bus from Gothenburg to Skärhamn, to the opening at The Nordic Watercolour Museum. Limited number of seats, pre-booking is required. (Booking opens on Friday 18 September at 9 am)
7–26 september 2026
Closed during change of exhibitions
We will reopen in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition with Britta Marakatt-Labba. The exhibition opens on Saturday 26 September at 2 pm, followed by our regular opening hours from 27 September.
Upcoming exhibition / 27 September 2026–11 April 2027
Britta Marakatt-Labba
Britta Marakatt-Labba has gained international recognition for her extraordinary embroideries. Her drawings and watercolours, however, are almost entirely unknown – works she has kept out of the public eye until now. The exhibition at The Nordic Watercolour Museum focuses on Britta Marakatt-Labba’s works on paper, which are being shown publicly for the first time. The exhibition features around 140 works, primarily watercolours, drawings and sketches, complemented by a selection of embroideries and graphic works.
Exhibition Opening 26 September
Joik: Georg Buljo
The exhibition with Britta Marakatt-Labba will be inaugurated with a performance by the Sámi-Norwegian joiker, musician and composer Georg Buljo. The connection between the musician and the artist is strong. The connection between the musician and the artist is significant. Buljo's joik "Girdilan" was inspired by Marakatt-Labba’s art and can be heard in the documentary film "Historjá – stygn för Sápmi". The occasion will begin with an inauguration speech by Museum Director Bera Nordal.
Artist Talk: Britta Marakatt-Labba
Britta Marakatt-Labba's embroidered narratives connect the historical and the symbolic. Her motifs revolve around Sámi life in close relationship with nature, but also around colonialism, loss and resistance – about the face of racism, human greed and the lost lands once grazed by the animals. The exhibition at The Nordic Watercolour Museum presents works by the artist that have never been shown before. Discover more in the artist’s own words as she joins museum director Bera Nordal for an artist talk on the opening day.
Vatten Restaurang & Kafé
The restaurant remains open while the museum changes exhibitions! Here, you can enjoy memorable moments in the midst of a stunning scenery. The chefs cook from scratch; simple dishes with a focus on quality ingredients. The museum and the restaurant operate as separate entities but are united by a shared passion for the unique atmosphere of the location. During the exhibition change, the restaurant is open 11.30 am–2.30 pm on weekdays, and 12.00 noon–3.00 pm at weekends. Learn more about what the restaurant has to offer on their website or by contacting them.
Website (in Swedish)
Highlights from the programme:
Chat/Create – October
We look at art and get creative as we have some coffee/tea! Chat/Create requires no prior experience, is free of charge, and no pre-registration is needed. From 12 years.
Guided tour with sign language interpretation
Our guided tour will be interpreted in Swedish sign language on multiple occassions during the year.
The Listening / End of Daylight Saving Time
As the days grow shorter and nature prepares for cold and darkness, we come together around the simple shared activity of listening together. What memories are preserved in soil, rock, trunk, and water on Orust and Tjörn? There will be readings, walks, fika, and creative activities in the forest and by the sea. Pre-booking.
Tips!
DIY with the Museum!
Explore the museum’s YouTube channel! Here you can find video tips with playful exercises using simple materials, beginner courses in watercolour, and advice from experienced watercolour masters.
The Museum on YouTube
This is The Nordic Watercolour Museum
Welcome to The Nordic Watercolour Museum – a vibrant meeting place for art, nature, and creativity by the sea. Here, you can experience contemporary watercolour art, be inspired by our unique setting, or take part in exciting activities for all ages. All year round.
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Guest studios
THE GUEST STUDIOS are situated on Bockholmen across from the museum. The studios are primarily used for artistic development work, research and study, but may also be hired by others when available.
School
Would you like to visit the museum with your SCHOOL? The Nordic Watercolour Museum is an inquisitive museum that believes in the connection between art and knowledge. We actively engage in educational work through exhibitions and workshops for all ages. A visit to the museum can take many forms. As a class, you can choose to explore the museum independently or accompanied by our art educators.
History and architecture
The Nordic Watercolour Museum has been welcoming visitors for 26 years, but the dream of a museum dedicated to watercolour techniques goes back even further. Our HISTORY of how this meeting place for creativity, culture, and nature came to be is filled with passionate individuals, bold visions, and visitor numbers that have exceeded all expectations.
Friends of the Museum
Did you know the museum has a FRIENDS ASSOCIATION? By becoming a member, you support The Nordic Watercolour Museum and join a community of art enthusiasts. Members enjoy exclusive previews of upcoming exhibitions and receive an annual pass to the museum. Additionally, the association regularly hosts its own events.
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The Collection
Unlike many other museums, The Nordic Watercolour Museum does not have a permanent exhibition of works from its collection. Instead, we continuously showcase selections from it. By working solely with temporary exhibitions, we are able to present a larger portion of our collection over time. The collection is a living and vital part of the museum's activities, and you can discover more about it here on our website.
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